Well the Ur-q alternator died on Saturday morning. (on the way to the boat for a regatta of course) This is the third time that I have had an Audi altinator die at @ 80,000 miles. I have read over the last few months that the brushes do wear out. Is this the milage that they go at? I will pull the alternator this evening to have a look. thanks for any BTDT's. Cheers, Jim